Summer (Exchange) Training Camp

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

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Contents

1. Aims................................................................................................................................................. 2

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) ............................................................................................... 2

3. Summer (Exchange) Training Camp Schedule (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China)............ 4

4. Training Camp Content ................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Training ............................................................................................................................... 5

4.2 Company Visit and Talk ....................................................................................................... 5

4.3 Report and Presentation ..................................................................................................... 5

4.4 Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 5

5. Eligibility and Application ................................................................................................................ 6

6. Visa Application to Mainland China ................................................................................................ 6

7. Certificate, Credit Transfer & Exemption ........................................................................................ 6

8. Campus and Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 7

8.1 Accommodation Facilities ................................................................................................... 7

8.2 Computer Facilities ............................................................................................................. 7

8.3 Sport Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 7

8.4 Library facilities ................................................................................................................... 7

8.5 Personal Safety and Emergency .......................................................................................... 7

9. Travelling to University ................................................................................................................... 8

9.1 From Ningbo airport to UNNC ............................................................................................ 8

9.2 From Shanghai to UNNC ..................................................................................................... 8

Attachment 1: FAQS before Departure ................................................................................................ 10

Attachment 2: Campus Map, University of Nottingham Ningbo China ................................................ 11

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1. Aims

For Year 2 or 3 undergraduate students who aim to work in integrated circuit industry, the

summer training camp provides unique opportunity to broaden their outlook in professional

knowledge, career development and cultural understanding. Besides academic session, this

4-week programme also includes practical training session taught by experienced senior

engineers. Sessions including technical experiments, industrial talks, company visits, real-life

projects and group work, will strengthen students’ professional skills and manners before

entering the industry.

As well, students are able to experience fast-changing and comprehensive culture in Yangtze

River Delta, understanding potential opportunities and challenges in the most economically

prosperous area of China.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO1: Understanding technology development in local business operations; acknowledging the way applying academic knowledge in real business environment.

ILO2: Understanding professional skills required in career development, typically team-working, leadership, presentation skills and problem solving in practical context.

ILO3: Understanding different cultures and societies; developing effective communication skills with people from different backgrounds.

Training topic 1: Digital System Design

ILO4: Provide a modern approach to learning the increasingly important topic

of digital systems design.

ILO5: A better appreciation of computers and today’s ubiquitous digital

devices.

ILO6: A better understanding of careers involving digital design and

embedded system design.

Training Topic 2: Verilog HDL & FPGA Design

ILO7: Gain hands-on experiences for Verilog HDL and FPGA design.

ILO8: Understand how a circuit can be converted into a bit-stream in an FPGA.

ILO9: Understand the programming skill for Verilog HDL.

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Training Topic 3: Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture

ILO10: Understand the need for ARM 7 Architecture.

ILO11: Describe the principles and structures of ARM 7 Architecture.

ILO12: Gain practical lab experiences to design digital systems using ARM 7

Architecture.

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3. Summer (Exchange) Training Camp Schedule (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China)

Morning Session: 09:00-12:00

Lunch Break: 12:00-14:00

Afternoon Session: 14:00-17:00

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Week 1 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Technical Topic 1

Airport Pick-up

Camp Registration

Campus Tour

Opening Ceremony

Training topic 1: Digital System Design

Ice-breaking trip in Ningbo

Seminar/Training

Week 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Technical Topic 2

Free Time Free Time Training Topic 2: Verilog HDL & FPGA Design

Free Time Free Time Seminar/Training

Week 3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Technical Topic 3

Free Time Free Time Training Topic 3: Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture

Free Time Free Time Seminar/Training/Lab

Week 4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Slack Week

Free Time Company Visit in Shanghai

Preparation for Report and

Presentation

Preparation for Report and

Presentation

Project Presentation plus Closing Ceremony

Leaving Ningbo

*The itinerary is tentative. Details may be adapted according to practical situation. Seminar/training/lab Session Field trip

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4. Training Camp Content

4.1 Training

The 4-week training camp is planned to start in mid-June. Topics are planned as below:

Topic 1 Digital system design

Topic 2 Verilog HDL

Topic 3 Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture

4.2 Company Visit and Talk

Chinese IC industry, the fast-increasing market all over the world range, is rising by 52.5%

annually. As the most economically prosperous city in mainland China, Shanghai attracts the

most significant national and multinational IC companies and talents. Visit in Shanghai and

direct talk to world branding companies will be arranged to explore the industrial

development as well as potential opportunities in career path.

4.3 Report and Presentation

Report and presentation will be required to evaluate student’s knowledge and professional

skills obtained during the summer camp. As well, cultural and social experience, industrial

visit experience will also be required to present student’s comprehensive development.

4.4 Assessment

The assessment of student’s achievement will be allocated as below:

Session Weight

Training: Exam/Group Task 40%

Report 30%

Oral Presentation 30%

Total 100%

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5. Eligibility and Application

The training camp at University of Nottingham Ningbo China is only opened to Year 2 and 3

undergraduate students of partner institutions. Direct application from other institutions will not be

accepted.

6. Visa Application to Mainland China

After confirming your attendance in the training camp at University of Nottingham Ningbo China,

please prepare Exit-Entry Permit for Traveling to and from China’s Mainland for Resident of Hong

Kong and Macau《港澳居民来往内地通行证》 before departure. More information can be found

at Exit & Entry Adminstration Department of Public Security of Guangdong Province and China Travel

Service (Hongkong)

7. Certificate, Credit Transfer & Exemption

You should consult your home institution for the possibility and arrangements of credit transfer or

course exemption. Certificate of attendance and performance report will be issued to students who

complete the training camp.

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8. Campus and Facilities

University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus is about 3 hours drive or train journey south of Shanghai

and is in one of the busiest ports in China. Based in the Ningbo Higher Education Park, this spacious,

modern site offers first-class amenities including:

on-site residential facilities for all students and staff restaurants and shops indoor and outdoor sport complex state-of-the-art teaching, research and student services buildings catering facilities

8.1 Accommodation Facilities

On-campus accommodation will be provided for all camp students during the 4-week period. All

accommodation rooms are fully furnished and equipped with air condition, computer point,

cold/hot water, shower room and etc.

8.2 Computer Facilities

Camp students will be able to use computer, projector facilities in classroom. Students are also able

to access WIFI on most parts of the campus.

8.3 Sport Facilities

The campus has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including basketball courts, tennis courts,

gymnasium, badminton courts, volleyball courts, grass football pitch, taekwondo room, indoor golf

facilities and one 400-metre track. In addition, Olympic-sized swimming pool, located in the

University Park can also be used by camp students.

8.4 Library facilities

The UNNC library provides convenient access to quality information and services which are

customisable to individual needs and which recognise disciplinary perspectives and their information

requirements. The UNNC Library has one of the largest English medium collections amongst

academic libraries in China.

8.5 Personal Safety and Emergency

Ningbo and UNNC’s vicinity are generally safe with low petty crime rates. However, the

University urges awareness of the dangers inherent in any comparably sized community.

Please remember to keep the belongings with you all the time or keep them in safe place.

Mainland China is right-hand traffic in driving. Please remember to check the traffic on your

left hand side and then the right before crossing the road.

If emergency occurs, please contact the below number(s) for help:

110 (Police)

120 (Ambulance)

119 (Fire)

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9. Travelling to University

There will be UNNC minibuses available to pick students up from Ningbo Lishe Airport (甯波栎社機

場) on the first day of training camp. Further information of airport pick-up plan will be provided in

early June.

Otherwise:

9.1 From Ningbo airport to UNNC

Take taxi. Please show address on separate sheet to taxi driver. Time: 20-30 minutes. Cost: around

40RMB.

9.2 From Shanghai to UNNC

Flights between Hongkong and Shanghai can arrive/depart at Shanghai Pudong Airport (上海浦東國

際機場) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (上海虹橋機場).

BY COACH

Coach to Ningbo departs from Shanghai Nanzhan Long-Distance Passenger Transportation Station

(上海長途客運南站). It will take 2.5 hours to Ningbo in good traffic condition. Bilingual online ticket

and coach information can be found at http://www.ctnz.net/.

After arriving at airport, students can go to South Station by:

Taxi From Shanghai Pudong International Airport: around 150 RMB, 45 minutes in good traffic condition; From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport: around 60 RMB, 30 minutes in good traffic condition. Airport bus Airport bus line 7. Bilingual information can be found at http://en.shairport.com/2012-11/12/content_15974151.htm.

Metro It is the most convenient and economical way to travel in Shanghai. The nearest metro stop at each location is:

Shanghai Pudong International Airport: Pudong International Airport Stop at Metro Line 2;

Hongqiao Airport: Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 Stop at Metro Line 2;

Shanghai Nanzhan Long-Distance Passenger Transportation Station: Shanghai South Railway Station Stop at Metro Line 1 & 3.

Bilingual information including travel planning, ticket price and metro schedule can be found at http://www.shmetro.com/node155/node159/201004/con103744.htm.

BY TRAIN

Train from Shanghai to Ningbo departs from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (上海虹橋火車站).

Bilingual information can be found at http://www.shanghaihighlights.com/shanghai-train-schedule/.

If arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport, students should transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

by:

Taxi (around 200 RMB, 1-1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions).

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Airport bus Line 1. Bilingual information can be found at http://en.shairport.com/2012-11/12/content_15974151.htm.

Metro Line No. 2 (around 90 minutes). Bilingual information can be found at http://www.shmetro.com/node155/node159/201004/con103744.htm.

If arrive at Hongqiao Airport, students can arrive at Hongqiao Railway Station:

By foot. Aound 600m.

By metro Line 10 (2 stops).

ON ARRIVING IN NINGBO

It is recommended that students take taxi from Ningbo airport/train/bus station to the University. It

takes about 30 minutes and cost 30RMB - 50RMB. Please show the address below:

Hello, please take me to The University of Nottingham Ningbo Address: 199 Taikang East Road, University Park, Ningbo

您好，请带我去宁波诺丁汉大学, 谢谢！

宁波市 鄞州区高教园区 泰康东路 199 号（钱湖南路往南到底）

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Attachment 1: FAQS before Departure

1. What will the weather be like?

The temperature generally ranges from 32⁰C to 38⁰C during the day and 28⁰C to 32⁰ during the

night in June and July. Up to date Ningbo weather forecasts can be found at

http://www.wunderground.com.

2. What if I run out of money?

Most of banks in mainland China provide currency exchange service. The nearest branches (Bank

of China, China Construction Bank) are located on Qianhu South Road, three minutes walking

from the campus.

In addition, debit card and credit card of Unionpay, Mastercard, Visa types can be accepted in

most shops in mainland China.

3. Can Hongkong plugs be used in mainland China?

The standard electrical voltage in mainland is same with Hongkong. However,

transformer/adaptor for Hongkong electrical and electronic devices will be required. It can be

purchased in most supermarkets/shops including supermarket on UNNC campus.

4. Can I use my own mobile which I bring from my home?

Mobile phone card from your home with international roaming services can be used in mainland

China. More economical way is to purchase a local SIM card on arrival. There are several key

mobile operator stores on campus. You can also consider buying one on the first day when you

have city tour.

5. Is there a pharmacy nearby?

There is a campus medical clinic on the High street which will be open 24 hours of the day.

6. About Ningbo and nearby

Ningbo is one of China's oldest cities, with a history dating back to the Hemudu culture in 4800

BC. It literally means ‘tranquil waves’ and is a seaport with a population of more than 7

million. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay, facing the East China Sea to the east. Ningbo borders

Shaoxing to the west and Taizhou to the south, and is separated from Zhoushan by a narrow

body of water.

Ningbo is closely connected with famous and historical cities such as Hangzhou (1 hour high-

speed train), Suzhou (2.5 hours), Nanjing (2.5 hours) and Shanghai (2 hours). Tourism cities such

as Shaoxing, Wuzhen can also be arrived in at most two hours by bus or train.

Please refer to useful links for more information:

http://www.ningboguide.com/

http://www.chinahighlights.com/

http://www.shanghaihighlights.com/

http://www.helloningbo.com/

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Attachment 2: Campus Map, University of Nottingham Ningbo China